Useful Organisations

PLEASE NOTE: Information in this section is not a recommendation or endorsement. Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board is not responsible for the content of external websites.

A2Dominion Domestic Abuse Support Services

The Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline can provide emotional support and practical information for adults affected by domestic abuse. It works with victims to empower them to make decisions regarding their relationship, irrespective of whether they wish to leave or not. The helpline can help with any enquiries a person may have and provide access to support services.

The National Centre for Domestic Violence provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.

“We are a feminist organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment. We offer a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence, and to anyone who is supporting them”

The New Beginnings Team provides practical and emotional support to people who experienced sexual exploitation while aged under 18. People’s experience must be exploitation (elements of exchange/manipulation happening over a period of time), rather than abuse.

The team support people around practical issues such as information and accessing appropriate support, benefits, housing, advocacy, and if needed support around police investigations and court cases. Also offering emotional support and guidance, as well as support around raising self esteem and feeling empowered and in control of their own life and choices.

Referrals from professionals are made using the Elmore Referral Form Please state you are referring to New Beginnings.

The Willow Project is a modern slavery and exploitation victim service serving the Thames Valley region. They provide prevention work, crisis intervention and ongoing support to both victims and their families. The support the charity offers is on both a practical and emotional level on any issues that are important to the person and ranges from help with housing, benefits, education and employment, assistance through court processes, advocating in meetings, to hospital visits and arrange food and clothing parcels etc.

Is committed to working to help prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) and honour-based abuse (HBA) of girls and women living in the Thames Valley.

OAC’s mission is to end cultural practices that harm girls and women by; providing education, supporting survivors, raising awareness of support services, empowering young people to champion initiatives against harmful practices.